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Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

Holiday home in Covington with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Covington Trailhead
  • Place, Abita Brewing Company
  • Place, Lakeview Regional Medical Center

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond

CHARMING COUNTRY RETREAT

Bright, inviting and filled with charm, this 1700 sq ft upper level duplex is a 3 bedroom, two bath guest house located on 10 acres in the country with a private entryway and drive. There is plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, for relaxing and spending quality time with friends or family during your peaceful country retreat. The surrounding grounds include views of pasture land, farm animals, woods and a large pond. Guests are welcome to feed the pond fish and turtles, food is provided by the owners. (This is a NO FISHING pond.) This peaceful rental is an absolutely perfect place to get away from the fast-paced chaos of everyday city life and to slow down and enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet of the country. Although located in the peaceful country, numerous restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores and other shopping are located within 6 to 10 miles. Property is located 20-25 minutes away from the Towns of Covington, Folsom, Mandeville and Abita Springs during non-rush hour, and is a one hour drive to New Orleans.

This beautiful property features 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a large combined open breakfast, dining and living room area with beautiful vaulted ceilings, 2 baths and utility room with washer and dryer.

In order to keep our prices fair for all guests, our pricing is based on the number of guests in your group. Baseprice is for the first 2 guests. The cost for each additional guest over 2 is $10 per night.

Bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people. (If you wish to bring your own air mattresses and set them up in the great room/living room, you can book more people than 6 people.)
Bedroom furnishings include:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full Bed

FULL KITCHEN stocked with: coffee station, stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, glasses, coffee cups, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen basics.

Amenities also include: Flat-screen TV with cable including Netflix, Hulu, Roku and Amazon Prime, free wifi, board games, central air and heat and ceiling fans. Linens and towels are included, and the utility room includes a full size washer and dryer stocked with laundry soap.

OUTDOORS: Rental outdoor space includes a large private back porch with outdoor furniture and large wooden swing. Enjoy morning coffee or breakfast on the back porch while listening to the beautiful sounds of birds all around you. Or wind down on the back patio in the evenings with your beverage of choice while the tree frogs, crickets and cicadas lull you into a relaxed state of peace. Outdoor games include cornhole and giant Jenga. Relax and picnic by the pond, and enjoy feeding the pond fish and turtles (fish/turtle food available at no charge. Fishing is prohibited.)

OFF STREET PRIVATE PARKING that pulls up directly to the rental entryway and can accommodate as many vehicles as necessary.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is prohibited inside the rental.. Smoking is allowed in the open grounds surrounding the guest house and at the the pond.

Minimum renter age is 21. Photo ID may be required upon check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE WITH ADDITIONAL GUESTS NOT NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ORIGINAL BOOKING, YOU WILL BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL INVOICE FOR THEIR COSTS AND ASK TO PAY PRIOR TO THEIR BEING ALLOWED TO STAY. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area. H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pontchartrain Vineyards and Abita Brewing Company.
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Covington, LA

What's nearby

  • Pontchartrain Vineyards - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Covington Trailhead - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Abita Brewing Company - 24 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 31 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 39 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ellen's Snowballs & Old Fashioned Malts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lil' Tast'a Cajun A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Georges Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, peaceful country guest house with pond located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pontchartrain Vineyards, Bogue Chitto River and Saint Joseph Seminary College. Covington Trailhead and H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay for work

Loved the place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra was very responsive and her place was wonderful. It was a bit further out then i expected but it wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coxy Stay

This home is your home away from home. Clean, home with amazing amenities. The owner is so sweet and thoughtful. I had a wonderful time. Ill definitely be back during my next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Charm

Nice place - very nice host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country living

Great comfortable place, country living at its best. Great hostl
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place

Lots of room. Clean. Peaceful fun stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia L., New Iberia,LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The hostess was thoughtful and the property was beautiful, secluded and quiet. It was very spacious and comfortable. It was a bit further from the Covington that we expected, but overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very satisfied

Very clean, lots of room, well stocked and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and spacious property

We had two traveling couples who stayed four nights for a local wedding and relative visits. The property more than met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway

Far enough away from the city but still close enough to get to the necessities. A very quiet and relaxing stay. The necessities were well stocked. We enjoyed the calm and relaxed enviornment. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVE

Gorgeous property. My daughter especially loved feeding the fish and turtles
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property and Host

This was the perfect location for our family and pets. My pups loved the path around the pond. The property was lovely and peaceful. The home was spacious and clean, with all necessary amenities. The location was ideal for our travels to Covington, Mandeville, and New Orleans. Sandra is a wonderful host! We’d love to come back! Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Covington Country House

Location of property is secluded, which is just what we like. We are interested in relaxing in the quiet of the country and travelling to our destinations as we like only to return to the quiet country setting. This is how we live at home in Oklahoma, so we have the same likes when travelling on vacation. House had plenty of room and space to stretch out and relax, AC was great and the beds were comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to any Vrbo guest. No fear to Vrbo here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome host and property

Sandra was amazing. Even taking care of our dogs so we could do a couple of tours. The house was beautiful and the property was amazing. So much room in the house and on the property. We sat out at the pond and walked all around it. We loved relaxing on the front porch. If you decide to rent this property you will not regret it. Loved loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen or John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Clean, and Comfortable

Needed a place to stay on the spur of the moment, and was lucky enough to find this peaceful retreat. The duplex has a beautiful open concept and is SO quiet and serene. We arrived to find snacks, coffee, and cold bottled water. The beds were comfortable, and the heat and air conditioning worked well. Sandra, the property owner, was attentive and helpful, both during booking and our stay. She even offered to show my granddaughter and I the best place/way to feed the turtles and fish in the pond. Great place to unwind and enjoy peace and quiet. I've already booked our next stay! Kathy H
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Sandra was very responsive throughout the process. The beds were very comfortable, with a clean kitchen and bathrooms. The check in and check out process was very simple. We would stay here again when we come back to Covington.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed every moment of our stay!!! The home is even more beautiful in person. Yes, it’s a but further out than some may want to be but that is what we loved about it (and this is fully disclosed in the listing). The kids had plenty of room to run around and the pond was so peaceful, we sat out there for a few hours. The home had everything we needed and more, including two friendly goats. I would recommend this home and will return if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and beautiful country location.

Roomy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Better experience than staying at a hotel! Property was clean and as described! Host was kind and compassionate. We stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend north of NoLa

We were in town for a family wedding. The location was central to family events and the wedding venue. The beds were comfortable, the house well stocked, and the hostess was amazing! And her two goats entertained us. Definitely on our stay there again list.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dr

Very clean & comfortable - everything we needed was there for us & the host was very nice to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay away from the city life!

Beautiful property inside and out. It was perfect and we didnt want to leave! Will stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Super
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of space

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Schowalter

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